Refugee tailors ramp up mask production, as COVID-19 lingers in Iran
Roya sets the white fabric under the needle and presses the pedal of her sewing machine, adding finishing touches on the face mask she is making. Around her, rows and rows of other refugees are also churning out masks – much sought-after protection made...
Afghan sports coach helps young refugees find a path to school in Iran
Football coach and youth counsellor Rozma Ghafouri is the regional winner for Asia for UNHCR’s annual Nansen Refugee Award for her work empowering Afghan refugee girls.
Afghan doctor helps refugees fight COVID-19, one phone call at a time
Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in Iran, Afghan refugee Fezzeh Hosseini has been working tirelessly to help local and Afghan patients affected by the virus.
Refugee’s dream of beauty put on hold by lack of opportunities
Enterprising Afghan enrolled in beautician classes, but due to lack of economic opportunities made worse by COVID-19, she is struggling to start her own business.
Afghan and Iranian entrepreneurs team up to fight Coronavirus in Iran
Former Afghan refugee in Esfahan and his Iranian business partner, switched from making high-fashion suits to producing hospital gowns and mask amid the pandemic.
Refugee nurse on the front line against Coronavirus in Iran
After earning a nursing degree on a UNHCR scholarship, Iraqi nurse Moheyman is working tirelessly to assist Iranians and fellow refugees in current COVID-19 crisis.